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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Redwood Teachers React to Kimbrel’s Resignation

Redwood Teachers React to Kimbrel’s Resignation

By James Finn Feb 24, 2015

Redwood High School science teacher Todd Samet read a letter signed by 64 of the 79 tenured teachers at Redwood during a January 28th meeting of the Tamalpais Union High School District’s (TUHSD’s)...

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Does News Stop When Interest Stops?

Does News Stop When Interest Stops?

By Jessica Hudson Feb 7, 2015

The nature of social media allows news to be transmitted almost instantly. From across the globe, millions of people feel like they can weigh in on the problems that led to a factory collapse, a military...

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Superintendent Laurie Kimbrel Resigns Effective June 30

Superintendent Laurie Kimbrel Resigns Effective June 30

By Marina Furbush Jan 25, 2015

Superintendent Laurie Kimbrel of the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) announced in an email on January 12 that she would be leaving her position to work in another district effective June 30...

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Photo by Nate Vogel

Students Launch Garden Restoration Project

By Asher Wenig Dec 23, 2014

A group of students led by senior Dominique Ashe have been working to revitalize the garden behind the student center mid-November. After being inspired by the work in her environmental science...

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Almonte Blvd Flood Photo Gallery

Almonte Blvd Flood Photo Gallery

By Nate Vogel and Nate Vogel Dec 3, 2014

Below are photos taken on Almonte Blvd on the morning of December third. High tides of 6 1/3 feet and rain water caused flooding that closed roads, including Almonte and Miller Avenue in front of Tam.  

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Update: Corkrey Elaborates on Her Reasons for Leaving Tam

Update: Corkrey Elaborates on Her Reasons for Leaving Tam

By Sarah Asch Nov 3, 2014

A letter signed by former science teacher Lara Corkrey, in which she gives “insight into [her] decision to leave Tam High,” was distributed via email to “parents, students, and fellow teachers”...

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Redwood Locks Down Due to Potential Gun Threat

Redwood Locks Down Due to Potential Gun Threat

By Nate Vogel Oct 8, 2014

Redwood high school was put under lockdown for approximately 60 minutes on Wednesday, October 8, due to a report of a possible gun threat on campus. After no gun was found, the lockdown was ended, and...

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New APs Join Tam's Administration

New APs Join Tam’s Administration

By James Finn Sep 12, 2014

The Tamalpais Union High School District hired two new assistant principals (APs), Leah Herrera and Wendy Stratton, at Tamalpais High School prior to the start of the 2014 -2015 school year. Assistant...

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Jose Anchordoqui Shares His Passion for Language

Jose Anchordoqui Shares His Passion for Language

By Holly Parkin Sep 12, 2014

This year, Tam welcomes new Spanish teacher Jose Anchordoqui. Working at Tam will be Anchordoqui’s second job as a paid teacher, following his job as a student teacher at Drake and a full time teaching...

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Students yelling at last year's Welcome Back Rally

Homecoming and Welcome Back Rallies Combined

By James Finn Sep 12, 2014

This year’s Homecoming and Welcome Back rallies, usually conducted as separate events, will be combined into one rally that will be held at tutorial on Friday September 19. According to English teacher...

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LoRayne Ortega Moves Up From MVMS

LoRayne Ortega Moves Up From MVMS

By Daniel Zwiebach Sep 12, 2014

LoRayne Ortega moved from Mill Valley Middle School (MVMS) across the street to Tam this year to teach English 1/2 and AP Comp. Ortega has taught middle school and junior high for 12 years, but says that...

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Angela Gruwell Is Ready To Help Students

Angela Gruwell Is Ready To Help Students

By James Finn Sep 11, 2014

New special education teacher Angela Gruwell accumulated a wealth of teaching experience prior to arriving to Tam, including time teaching at Jefferson High School in Daly City and Leadership-Charter...

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